Safety Data Sheet Page 1/5 per OSHA HazCom 2012 Printing date 11/23/2015 Reviewed on 07/30/2015 1 Identification Product identifier Product name: Chloroacetic acid Stock number: 41724 CAS Number: 79-11-8 EC number: 201-178-4 Index number: 607-003-00-1 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against. Identified use: SU24 Scientific research and development Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet Manufacturer/Supplier: Alfa Aesar Thermo Fisher Scientific Chemicals, Inc. 30 Bond Street Ward Hill, MA 01835-8099 Tel: 800-343-0660 Fax: 800-322-4757 Email: [email protected] www.alfa.com Information Department: Health, Safety and Environmental Department Emergency telephone number: During normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8am-7pm EST), call (800) 343-0660. After normal business hours, call Carechem 24 at (866) 928-0789. 2 Hazard(s) identification Classification of the substance or mixture in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) GHS06 Skull and crossbones Acute Tox. 3 H301 Toxic if swallowed. Acute Tox. 3 H311 Toxic in contact with skin. Acute Tox. 3 H331 Toxic if inhaled. GHS05 Corrosion Skin Corr. 1B H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Hazards not otherwise classified No information known. Label elements GHS label elements The product is classified and labeled in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) Hazard pictograms GHS05 GHS06 Signal word Danger Hazard statements H301+H311+H331 Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Precautionary statements P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor/… P303+P361+P353 If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P361 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. WHMIS classification D1A - Very toxic material causing immediate and serious toxic effects D2B - Toxic material causing other toxic effects E - Corrosive material Classification system HMIS ratings (scale 0-4) (Hazardous Materials Identification System) HEALTH 3 Health (acute effects) = 3 FIRE 1 Flammability = 1 REACTIVITY 1 Physical Hazard = 1 Other hazards Results of PBT and vPvB assessment PBT: Not applicable. vPvB: Not applicable. 3 Composition/information on ingredients Chemical characterization: Substances CAS# Description: 79-11-8 Chloroacetic acid Identification number(s): EC number: 201-178-4 (Contd. on page 2) USA 38.0.2 Safety Data Sheet Page 2/5 per OSHA HazCom 2012 Printing date 11/23/2015 Reviewed on 07/30/2015 Product name: Chloroacetic acid (Contd. of page 1) Index number: 607-003-00-1 4 First-aid measures Description of first aid measures General information Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product. Remove breathing apparatus only after contaminated clothing has been completely removed. In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration. After inhalation Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Seek immediate medical advice. After skin contact Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly. Seek immediate medical advice. After eye contact Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor. After swallowing Do not induce vomiting; immediately call for medical help. Information for doctor Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed Causes severe skin burns. Causes serious eye damage. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed No further relevant information available. 5 Fire-fighting measures Extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing agents Carbon dioxide, extinguishing powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture If this product is involved in a fire, the following can be released: Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide Hydrogen chloride (HCl) Advice for firefighters Protective equipment: Wear self-contained respirator. Wear fully protective impervious suit. 6 Accidental release measures Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away. Ensure adequate ventilation Environmental precautions: Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up: Use neutralizing agent. Dispose of contaminated material as waste according to section 13. Ensure adequate ventilation. Prevention of secondary hazards: No special measures required. Reference to other sections See Section 7 for information on safe handling See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment. See Section 13 for disposal information. 7 Handling and storage Handling Precautions for safe handling Keep container tightly sealed. Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers. Ensure good ventilation at the workplace. Open and handle container with care. Information about protection against explosions and fires: No information known. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Storage Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: No special requirements. Information about storage in one common storage facility: Store away from oxidizing agents. Store away from strong bases. Store away from water/moisture. Further information about storage conditions: This product is hygroscopic. Store under dry inert gas. Keep container tightly sealed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. Protect from humidity and water. Specific end use(s) No further relevant information available. 8 Exposure controls/personal protection Additional information about design of technical systems: Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute. Control parameters Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace: 79-11-8 Chloroacetic acid (100.0%) TLV (USA) Long-term value: 2* mg/m³, 0.5* ppm Skin;*as inhalable fraction and vapor WEEL (USA) Long-term value: 0.5 ppm Skin EL (Canada) Long-term value: 0.3 ppm EV (Canada) Long-term value: 0.5 ppm inhalable, vapour and aerosol, Skin Additional information: No data (Contd. on page 3) USA 38.0.2 Safety Data Sheet Page 3/5 per OSHA HazCom 2012 Printing date 11/23/2015 Reviewed on 07/30/2015 Product name: Chloroacetic acid (Contd. of page 2) Exposure controls Personal protective equipment General protective and hygienic measures The usual precautionary measures for handling chemicals should be followed. Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed. Remove all soiled and contaminated clothing immediately. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work. Store protective clothing separately. Avoid contact with the eyes and skin. Maintain an ergonomically appropriate working environment. Breathing equipment: Use self-contained respiratory protective device in emergency situations. Recommended filter device for short term use: Use a respirator with type P100 (USA) or P3 (EN 143) cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. Risk assessment should be performed to determine if air- purifying respirators are appropriate. Only use equipment tested and approved under appropriate government standards. Protection of hands: Impervious gloves Check protective gloves prior to each use for their proper condition. The selection of suitable gloves not only depends on the material, but also on quality. Quality will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. Material of gloves Nitrile rubber, NBR Penetration time of glove material (in minutes) Not determined Eye protection: Tightly sealed goggles Full face protection Body protection: Protective work clothing. 9 Physical and chemical properties Information on basic physical and chemical properties General Information Appearance: Form: Crystalline powder or flakes Color: White Odor: Pungent Odor threshold: Not determined. pH-value (800 g/l) at 20 °C (68 °F): <1 Change in condition Melting point/Melting range: 60-63 °C (140-145 °F) Boiling point/Boiling range: 189 °C (372 °F) Sublimation temperature / start: Not determined Flash point: 126 °C (259 °F) Flammability (solid, gaseous) Not determined. Ignition temperature: 470 °C (878 °F) Decomposition temperature: Not determined Auto igniting: Not determined. Danger of explosion: Not determined. Explosion limits: Lower: 8 Vol % Upper: Not determined Vapor pressure at 20 °C (68 °F): 0.2 hPa Density at 20 °C (68 °F): 1.404 g/cm³ (11.716 lbs/gal) Bulk density at 20 °C (68 °F): 750-850 kg/m³ Relative density Not determined. Vapor density Not applicable. Evaporation rate Not applicable. Solubility in / Miscibility with Water at 20 °C (68 °F): 4210 g/l Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not determined. Viscosity: dynamic: Not applicable. kinematic: Not applicable. Other information No further relevant information available. 10 Stability and reactivity Reactivity No information known. Chemical stability Stable under recommended storage conditions. Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: Decomposition will not occur if used and stored according to specifications. Possibility